Perec, Georges
Things: A Story of the Sixties with A Man Asleep
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099541660
- author:
- Perec, Georges
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Things: A Story of the Sixties with a Man Asleep is a novel about two people seeking to enjoy life through material possessions. Georges Perec's first novel, it won the Prix Renaudot and became a cult book for a generation.
The story takes an unexpected turn when a young student embarks on a pursuit of indifference, following his experience in non-existence with relentless logic. This thought-provoking exploration raises questions about the nature of existence and human connection.
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